More NCAA Political Correctness

I have written previously about the issue of potential NCAA involvement in limiting or ending the use of Native American (Indian) names for sports teams.

At that time I pointed out that the nearby Florida State University “Seminoles” had received support from the Florida Council of the Seminole Tribe to continue to use their name and an Indian warrior image in the sporting arena:

"Miami--The Seminole Tribe of Florida said it still backs Florida State University's use of the Seminoles nickname, just a week before the NCAA meets on the appropriateness of American Indian nicknames.

At it's regular Friday meeting, the Tribal Council voted unanimously on a resolution in support of Florida State's nickname, the first time the Tribe has taken an official public step to show support for the Tallahassee school's mascot."

The resolution is a formal document that puts into black and white the sentiment of the Tribe, because we feel that it is an honor and a reflection of the university to represent the spirit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida," said Max Osceola, a Tribal councilman."

Apparently that wasn’t enough.

In fact, the NCAA didn’t even consult FSU in making their recent ruling banning the use of “Native American” images and names after February 2006.

Schools that refuse to eliminate the names, symbols, and mascots will not be allowed to participate in post season play or host postseason events where the offending symbols are displayed.

So FSU can keep the “Seminoles” nickname, but they have to wear generic uniforms and keep their Seminole Warrior mascot at home if they manage to earn the opportunity to play in a post season bowl game.

I guess FSU could start calling themselves the “VOSPC’s” during the post season.

VOSPC would stand for…

Victim’s Of Stupid Political Correctness

Next I suppose that a bunch of Italians will show up in California and start complaining about the USC Trojan mascot. I can just see the speech given at the next NCAA meeting:

"Friends, Romans, countrymen...lend me your (r)ears..."